• The Robert Frost Stone House Museum is hosting an exhibition of Arion Press books from May 8 to Oct. 31, 2025.
• The exhibition features collaborations between contemporary artists and bookmakers in creating fine edition books.
• The exhibition will also feature a new interpretation of Aesop's Fables, created to commemorate Arion's 50th anniversary.

The Robert Frost Stone House Museum in Bennington, VT, will host the "Gold Dusted: The Artistry of Arion Press Books" exhibition from May 8 to Oct. 31, 2025. The exhibition will showcase a collection of fine edition artist books from Arion Press, a San Francisco-based publisher known for collaborating with contemporary artists and bookmakers to reimagine literary classics. The event aims to provide visitors with a direct interaction with these unique books, which are on loan from the Crossett Library at Bennington College.

• What: Exhibition of fine edition artist books from Arion Press, showcasing collaborations with contemporary artists and bookmakers. The exhibition will also feature a new interpretation of Aesop’s Fables.
• Who: Arion Press, Robert Frost Stone House Museum, Crossett Library at Bennington College, contemporary artists (Christian Marclay, Kenturah Davis, Vincent Valdez, Alison Saar, Miles Hyman, Sandow Birk, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Enrique Chagoya, Marcel Dzama, Natalie Frank, Tim Hawkinson, Audrey Niffenegger, Barry Moser, Michele Oka Doner, Alison Saar, Joel Shapiro, Vincent Valdez, Richard Wagener, and Kara Walker), Cameo Wood ’21, Ted Gioia, Caitlin Kirkpatrick
• When: Exhibition: May 8 to Oct. 31, 2025. Opening Reception: Thursday, May 8, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Museum Hours: Weekends in May from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Starting June 1, Thursday through Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Robert Frost Stone House Museum in Shaftsbury, VT

The exhibition at the Robert Frost Stone House Museum offers a unique opportunity to view fine edition artist books from Arion Press, known for its collaborations between contemporary artists and bookmakers. The display of books like "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and "Slaughterhouse-Five" paired with art provides a cross-medium experience. The new interpretation of Aesop's Fables, with contributions from numerous artists and Daniel Handler, also adds a unique draw.

Robert Frost's appreciation for compatible illustrations in his poetry volumes

Opportunity for visitors to interact directly with the collection

The "Gold Dusted: The Artistry of Arion Press Books" exhibition at the Robert Frost Stone House Museum promises an engaging experience for art and literature enthusiasts. The exhibition showcases the artistry of Arion Press and its collaborators, offering a unique perspective on literary classics. The event is scheduled to run from May 8 to Oct. 31, 2025, providing ample opportunity for visitors to explore the collection.